When it comes time to celebrating one of their own, The Real Housewives of Atlantanever miss the chance to break out the best party attire and show some love for one of their pals. And that was just the case on Friday (September 22), when the RHOA crew stepped out to honor Kandi Burruss at a party celebrating her Essence magazine cover, where the woman of the hour, of course, looked white hot.

NeNe opting for something a little extra in the fashion department on the red carpet.

Inside the event, partygoers mixed it up, including Kenya and Kandi. "Congrats to @kandi for your beautiful @essence cover," Kenya wrote. "Can't think of anyone more deserving of this great honor. Good things continue to happen for you because you are a decent and caring person."

Don't forget, RHOA returns November 5 at 8/7c. Check out the preview above. And you can also find Kandi on Xscape: Still Kickin' It, premiering that same night at 9/8c. Check out a preview of that, below.